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Thunes is seeking a Treasury Officer to join its Treasury team in Nairobi, reporting to the Treasury Manager. This role focuses on managing transactions in Francophone Africa while collaborating with treasury teams across Singapore, Barcelona, Nairobi, and Ecuador.
Key Responsibilities:
Liquidity Management and Settlements:
- Perform daily forecasting of volumes expected to be processed by all payout partners globally using the Forecasting System
- Generate daily lists of funding wires and FX conversions required; prepare and release all wires and execute FX conversions with banks, network partners, and liquidity providers
- Monitor all network funding flows and confirm credit of funds by network partners
- Assist clients with issues related to incoming client prefunding flows
- Manage working capital allocated to Treasury and monitor/report on working capital usage to senior management
- Work with Product and Treasury development teams to enhance existing Treasury systems (forecasting, safeguarding, etc.)
- Conduct daily safeguarding procedures for all Thunes operating entities
FX Settlement and Monitoring:
- Manage FX execution flow with payout partners, including G10 and EM currencies and crosses
- Confirm credit of funds at the payout point, and book and confirm executed deals
- Monitor payout partner FX costs to ensure adherence to pricing agreements
The Treasury team operates in a friendly, team-based environment that values interaction and exchange of ideas. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to progress their careers in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in a Treasury role at a corporate or financial services firm with cross-border payments experience
- Proficiency with online banking platforms, Treasury Management System (optional), and payment systems including SWIFT, SEPA, GIRO, RTGS, etc.
- Working knowledge of foreign exchange markets, including cross-currency rates, trading concepts (no trading experience required), fundamental FX margin mathematics, and FX as it relates to cash and liquidity management
- Exposure to the concepts of safeguarding, forecasting, and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
- Fluent French speaker; ideally with experience working in Francophone Africa
- Strong understanding of cash management and foreign exchange as it relates to a payments business
- Highly motivated with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural fintech environment
- Team player who can collaborate effectively across different teams and with external partners
- Excellent communication skills, curious mindset, and innovative approach to challenges
